Orlando Mcinnsey launched a youth boxing and mental health program, All Mighty Boxing. It’s there that he trains local youth ages 6-18 in self-defense to help them cultivate resilience, emotional intelligence and community.

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Your clients (and you!) may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop you from helping families get a jump on their charitable planning for 2025. As compelling as year-end giving may be, perhaps even more compelling are the...

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.

This transformative summer camp for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families equips camp goers with the skills and resources needed to lead successful, healthy lives while feeling comfortable in their identities.

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The Central New York Community Foundation recently distributed $682,050 in grants to local nonprofits. The following organizations received grants in December:

Refugee communities encounter a number of barriers when attempting to establish relationships with law enforcement agencies, resulting in many feeling unsafe. Laira T Batundi can relate—having immigrated to the U.S. from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo). That’s why he’s fiercely committed to bridging...

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.

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Here’s a roundup of events and activities that we’ve led over the past year to deepen our engagement and collaboration with local advisors.

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Five recipients received special awards to honor their contributions to local communities.

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The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Deraretu Abubeker as Scholarships & Student Success Manager and Leila Moghadasi as Communications Associate.